Skil HD77M 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag Worm Drive Saw

by Skil

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This is a workhorse of a saw, and it definitely lives up to the Skil name (the company that invented these saws in the first place). This latest version of the famous Skil 77 takes all the power and torque the original is known for and packs it into a lightweight magnesium housing, bringing it down near the weight range of sidewinder saws. Grasping it by both handles, the saw balances well, and the notches in the shoe give a good guide for 90- and 45-degree cuts. It has a 2-3/8-inch depth of cut at 90 degrees, and 1-15/16 inches at 45 degrees. We liked the quick blade height adjustment mechanism and the angled wrench, which helps prevent skinned knuckles during blade changes. We couldn't feel any difference in performance between this Skil's 13 amp motor and others drawing 15 amps. Be prepared for a slight twist when you first flip the switch, but after that, it's a smooth machine made right here in the U.S. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description

Includes 7-1/4-in Magnesium Worm Drive Skilsaw - HD77M-46, Blade Wrench, Combination Blade

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Product Manual [696kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 16.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
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• ASIN: B0000223FB
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: HD77M
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,844 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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129 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Biggest , baddest , beefy,bulletproof,best bang for the buck, July 3, 2000

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Toolpig "toolpig" (Troy , KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil HD77M 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag Worm Drive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

No body but no body builds a better saw than the people who invented the thing so long ago. Yeah , other companies make fine tools. But none better than the skill mag 77. Dewalt tried to copy the design , it was a flop. So they came up with their new hypoid framing saw that doesn't even compare for durability. Milwaukee makes an even bigger wormdrive with a 15 amp motor . It's an also ran. Makita made a super duper hypoid gear saw that stripped gears like they were going out of style. I'll admit that their new one is a lot better than the first but it's still not a skil.Unless you live on the east coast , when you drive by a construction site, 9 times out of 10 you're going to see a worm drive skil saw. There are reasons why .They are the most durable. They run the smoothest. They are the most powerful. I conducted a test of several framing saws. I ran all available wormdrive and hypoid gear saws as well as the Porter Cable blade left 15 amp saw with marathon blades down 16' 2x douglas fir as fast as I could without tripping a breaker. My partner timed me. The skil was the fastest by over a second. Then we switced places. Same result. At the time we had no preference for brand. In fact , we were hoping the new Dewalt would be the best ripping saw.With its bright yellow color and its 15 amp motor, we thought it might be. Not! The 13 amp skil blew everything away. I must say we were impressed. I continue to be to this day. The mag 77 might be heavy but not overly so. In some instances the weight is an advantage. if you are cutting close to the ground , tilt the lumber so the saw is going down. It will glide through with no effort. The length of the saw is also a plus . When crosscutting sheet goods it is much easier to go all the way across from one side without changing your position. The in line design also makes it easier to follow a straight mark on your material. The depth markings are a nice feature for a rough reference point. I have a few minor caveats though . The aluminum shoe isn't as tough as the steel on the older saw. The cords crack pretty bad just past the strain relief. I don't know of many power tool cords that don't though. I think my Bosch and Hilti cords are in tact. If you want a 15 amp motor, a blade brake, a rafter hook or a lightweight package , this is not your saw. If you want the most powerful smoothest running most durable workhorse of a saw then look no further than the skil 77 original or lighter mag 77.

69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Skill Mag 77, December 19, 1999

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Jarl Granskog (Ct. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil HD77M 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag Worm Drive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have a framing company and use only Skil worm drive saws. I am now replacing older saws and buying only the Mag the less weight is a real bonus. The one thing to watch is that they have the same power but they are lighter and will kick back faster if jamed so you must beware until you use them for awhile.

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible saw-carpenters take note!, March 25, 2001

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"graniteman" (Tulsa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil HD77M 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag Worm Drive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

We use the Mag 77 saws in our granite business cutting through 1 1/4" thick granite. This is an incredibly tough environment for any power tool: cutting granite produces tremendous heat and dust, both of which are destructive. Granite dust is second only to diamond dust in its abrasive qualities. We burn up Makita, Porter Cable and Metabo power tools on a regular basis, but this saw never gives up. I wish we could find a sander with this kind of durability. The granite dust is highly abrasive and will quickly destroy lesser power tools. The heat generated during cutting makes the dust so hot that it can burn you as it comes off the diamond blade. We have a Skill 77 that is at least 6 years old and still going strong with more torque than a Cummins diesel. This saw simply does not bog down when cutting granite. The torque is unbelievable. Believe me, we have tried dozens of different tools by different manufacturers and this saw flat out beats them all. If you keep the oil fresh and topped off and keep the motor blown out, this saw will last forever. Your only maintenance will be replacing brushes when needed (you will get 1000's of cuts before you have to replace the brushes). Our saws get dropped on a regular basis by workers that don't really care, but the Mag 77 keeps right on working. We have cracked the casing on one saw, but the saw is still going strong. Remember, cutting granite is far tougher than cutting wood....so you wood butchers out there should be delighted with this American masterpiece of machinery.